Information Literacy Instruction

9th Grade Information Literacy Curriculum Map
Lesson Title
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Handouts / web links Worksheets
Introduction to Information Literacy Instruction Techniques of Writing Information Literacy Unit

Accelerated English 9 Information Literacy Unit

Inquiry Process - Connecting, Wondering, and Predicting Inquiry Process Framework Inquiry Process - Connecting, Wondering, and Predicting Worksheet
Approaching Complex Research and Real-World Problems Approaching Complex Research Handout Approaching Complex Research Worksheet
An Introduction to the World of Information Kinds of Information Sources Categories and Characteristics of Information Sources
An Introduction to Print Resources Summary of Print Resources Discussion

The Dewey Decimal Classification System

Printed Resources Worksheet
Documentation of Information Resources Documentation Rationale and Definitions

HMHS Library Documentation Webpage

Introduction to Subscription Databases Database Information Handout Subscription Databases Worksheet
Introduction to WWW Searching HMHS Library WWW Searching Webpage WWW Searching Worksheet
Qualities of a Learner Qualities of a Learner Handout Qualities of a Learner Worksheet

Intellectual Journal

Advanced Searching Concepts Advanced Searching Concepts Handout

Advanced Searching Screen Comparisons

Google's Basic Search Help Page

Advanced Searching Worksheet
Ethical Use of Information Intellectual Property Information Sheet

Intellectual Property Enduring Understanding

Ethical Use of Information Worksheet

Ethical Use of Information Homework

Evaluating WWW Sources Skills Needed to Evaluate Web Sites

Widener University's Wolfgram Library
Evaluate Web Pages Tutorial
HMHS Library
Website Evaluation Worksheet

University of California-Berkeley
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
 

University of California-Berkeley
Web Page Evaluation Checklist

Using Social Media to Participate in a Learning Community

Resources at digizen.org (short for DIGItal citiZEN, a project of Childnet International):

·Social Networking homepage
·Benefits for Learner at Young People and Social Networking Services webpage
·Glossary
·Social Networking Evaluation Chart

·Cyberbullying: a whole-school community issue
(booklet in pdf)
·Let's Fight it Together (film on cyberbullying)

Articles and websites about safe use of social media:

·Safe social networking
·Social networking sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens

Articles on the value of social media from a business perspective at searchenginewatch.com:

Social Media Marketing 101, Part 1
Social Media Marketing 101, Part 2

Helpful websites for worksheets:

Web 2.0 Wiki 
A-Z of Social Media
List of Social Media and Social Networking Sites
35+ Social Media Tools That Make Life Easier

Social Media Tool Examination Worksheet

Proposal for Contributing to a Social or Learning Community
End of Course Questionnaire